Connecting Sherwood to Booneville, this 130.3-mile journey takes approximately 2 hours and 44 minutes to complete. Because the trip is relatively short, you can easily manage it as a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. Your travel budget should account for about $20 in fuel costs for the round trip. The route primarily utilizes I-40 and AR-10, making it a straightforward connection through the southeastern part of Arkansas. Whether you are traveling for business or a change of scenery, this drive offers a practical way to navigate between the two cities.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
65.1 miles from Sherwood, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 11m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
67.3 mi
1h 8m
AR 10
31.7 mi
47m
Quay Street
12.3 mi
17m
AR 27
5.9 mi
10m
South Arkansas Avenue
4.9 mi
5m
East Main Street
2.3 mi
3m
John F Kennedy Boulevard
1.9 mi
3m
Camp Robinson Road
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 67.3 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sherwood, AR and Booneville, AR.
1
Start on South Fairway Avenue
181 ft·9 sec·South Fairway Avenue
2
Turn right onto Wildwood Avenue
0.2 mi·26 sec·Wildwood Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto Sherwood Avenue
0.3 mi·48 sec·Sherwood Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto Country Club Road
0.2 mi·36 sec·Country Club Road
5
Turn right onto North Hills Boulevard
480 ft·21 sec·North Hills Boulevard
6
Turn left onto AR 107
1.9 mi·3 min·John F Kennedy Boulevard
7
Turn right onto McCain Boulevard
0.6 mi·1 min·McCain Boulevard
8
Continue on West 47th Street
0.3 mi·35 sec·West 47th Street
9
Turn left onto AR 176
0.7 mi·1 min·Camp Robinson Road
10
Turn right onto AR 176
509 ft·12 sec·West 37th Street
11
Continue on AR 176
0.2 mi·32 sec·Doyle Venable Drive
12
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
Use the straight lane.
13
Merge onto I 40; US 65
67 mi·1 hr 8 min·I 40; US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 84Toward AR 331, US 64
15
Turn left onto AR 331
0.4 mi·46 sec·AR 331
16
At end of road, turn right onto US 64
2.3 mi·3 min·East Main Street
Use the right lane.
17
Turn left onto AR 7
4.9 mi·5 min·South Arkansas Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
At end of road, turn left onto AR 7
424 ft·13 sec·North State Highway 7
19
Turn right onto AR 27
12 mi·17 min·Quay Street
20
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·23 sec·this road
21
Continue on AR 27
5.9 mi·10 min·AR 27
22
At end of road, turn right onto AR 10
32 mi·47 min·AR 10
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Arrive at destination
AR 10
Trip Plan
Planning for one stop is ideal to break up the nearly three-hour duration and keep your energy levels consistent. Since this is a manageable drive, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule, though avoiding peak traffic hours on I-40 is always a smart move. Keep your $20 fuel budget in mind as you plan your stops along the highway corridors. A helpful tip for this route is to verify your exit strategy from the interstate early, as the transition onto AR-10 marks the most significant change in road type during your travels.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.1 miles from Sherwood, AR, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.3 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 29 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.1 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Booneville, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Sherwood, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Sherwood, AR
This is one driving day of about 130.3 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Sherwood, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 67.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 75.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|Wildwood Avenue
Turn right onto Wildwood Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|Country Club Road
At end of road, turn left onto Country Club Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
72.2 mi into trip|~1h 18m in
Take the exit toward AR 331, US 64
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 84
Toward AR 331, US 64
7
72.9 mi into trip|~1h 19m in|US 64 / East Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 64 / East Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
75.2 mi into trip|~1h 23m in|AR 7 / South Arkansas Avenue
Turn left onto AR 7 / South Arkansas Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$19.68 one way
$39.36 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$21.60
$43.20
premium
$4.56
$23.39
$46.77
diesel
$5.61
$28.77
$57.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.1
0
$13.68
$6.25
Efficient EV
32.6
0
$11.40
$5.21
EV Truck/SUV
52.1
0
$18.24
$8.34
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Sherwood, AR
Afternoon
in Sherwood on Sunday
Local time
3:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Booneville, AR
Afternoon
in Booneville on Sunday
Local time
3:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 44m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 81% of your trip is spent on major thoroughfares. You will spend the bulk of your time on the interstate, including a 67.3-mile stretch on I-40 that serves as the longest uninterrupted portion of the drive. As you transition from the interstate onto AR-10 and eventually Quay Street, the pace shifts from high-speed transit to more localized driving. This mix ensures you spend most of your time covering ground quickly before navigating the final approach into Booneville.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67.3 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and AR 10. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Wildwood Avenue.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 44m drive. You will face about 16 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Wildwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Country Club Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 72.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 44m. Total distance: 130.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 67.3 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Wildwood Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Country Club Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 72.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Booneville, AR before heading back.
